Meanwhile, it has shut down one of the pipelines that carry Russian gas across the country to homes and industries in Western Europe.
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Biden pushes ‘ultra-MAGA’ label on Republicans as he defends his record
The president acknowledges that he could ‘taste’ the country’s dissatisfaction with Washington, particularly over rising prices, but he tries to channel the anger against the Republican Party.
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Sen. King questions U.S. intel that misjudged Afghanistan, Ukraine
U.S. intelligence wrongly believed the U.S.-backed Kabul government would hold out for months against the Taliban and thought Russian forces would overrun Ukraine in a few weeks.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Hartland residents choose from slate of candidates, approve $1.5 million budget at Town Meeting
All of the warrant articles presented to residents at Saturday’s Town Meeting passed as written, including the municipal budget and another relating to a proposed affordable housing project.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislature upholds 5 vetoes by Gov. Mills of wide-ranging bills
Gov. Janet Mills has never had a veto overridden.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine’s complicated history with abortion sets the stage for the next battle
Maine was a solidly anti-abortion state for most of its history, including when the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility as candidate fails
A group of voters filed a complaint with the Georgia secretary of state’s office saying that the congresswoman should be barred from running for reelection under a provision of the 14th Amendment having to do with insurrection.
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Man who stormed U.S. Capitol in caveman costume gets prison
The New York man had asked the judge for mercy, saying he was ashamed of his ‘contribution to the chaos of that day.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden taps 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary
President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery, a research group says.